Columbus Residence is a faith-based organization with 76 Long-Term Care Residents in South Vancouver. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus and are committed to provide holistic, compassionate care in a multicultural, homelike environment.
Join our dedicated team providing Care where you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors. As a Casual worker, you will help to support the team when regular staff are away or additional support is needed,
JOB SUMMARY:
LPN is responsible for providing professional nursing care and services to promote health and healing to assigned residents following the Professional Standards of Practice for LPNs in BC. The LPN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with the Spirituality, Mission and Values of Columbus Residence and the philosophy of care relating to policies/procedures of Columbus Residence. The LPN works in partnership with Registered Nurses, Care Aides, Physicians, other health care professionals as well as residents and family members to achieve the mission of Columbus Residence.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assesses, intervenes and documents residents’ physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs and consult with Registered Nurse/ Care Coordinator if needed.
2. Performs medical treatments and procedures such as catheterizations, dressings (sterile and non-sterile), administration of medications, blood pressures and temperature/pulse/respirations. Also, assists other team members in providing care or provides direct nursing care when needed, such as assisting with toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
3. Receives processes and carries out physicians’ orders for treatment, medication and other therapeutic services as needed.
4. Develops appropriate nursing care plans in conjunction with interdisciplinary team and sets goals with resident in relation to problems/needs as identified through assessments. Evaluates care plans and makes changes when necessary. Attends and contributes to care planning meetings and Lifestyle meetings.
5. Records and maintains resident health record according to established format and facility guidelines.
6. Participates in Quality Assurance/Risk Management Programs by completing documentation in accordance with established procedures, participates in audit activities by compiling information/preparing statistics, as required
7. Provides guidance to the Care Aides.
8. Admits, discharges, and/or transfers residents according to facility policies as required, and completes necessary forms.
9. Monitors use of equipment/supplies and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to appropriate staff.
10. Contributes to the development and modification of resident care policies and procedures, as well as those which pertain to safety of residents and staff.
11. Participates in departmental and general staff meetings, which include interdisciplinary meetings, nurses’ meetings as requested and provides input that relate to resident care and the operation of Columbus Residence.
12. Assists with orientation of new LPN staff as directed to ward routines, medication procedures and LPN nursing duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay: $32.84-$41.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Municipal pension plan
Work Location: In person
